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Tight Back Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original upholstery, on Cuban
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Wool
Maxfield Contemporary Tight Back Three-Seat Custom Sofa
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
-colored ultra-suede, the curved arm sofa features a tight back with vertical top stitching and pewter
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Blue Khaki Maroon & Black Plaid Lawson Style Tight Back Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage blue, khaki, maroon, and black plaid Lawson style tight back sofa with square
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-century modern curved sofa with tight seat and tight back. Upholstered in a light grey / tonal
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
1960s Modern Curved Back Walnut Frame Sofa in NEW Stout Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an absolutely gorgeous, Adrian Pearsall style, mid-century modern curved-back sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Shane Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a Klismos-inspired shape, this simple sofa is defined by a long and low, curving back atop a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Winged Sofa with Tall Back and Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sleek and modern sofa featuring a tall tight back design with three loose cushions. The sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow encased in down feathers. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
velvet. The sofa features a single cushion with foam, dacron, and down. Its tight back is soft, curvy and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa model 2640-S
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Swedish Modern "Paradise" Sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
A modern Swedish "Paradise" Sofa by designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (1925-1997) for Nordiska
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Velvet is napless. Single cushion with foam, dacron, and down. Tight back that is also soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Poplar, Down
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company, Vladimir Kagan, Drexel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
cloud sofas feature elongated removable single seat cushions with curved tight backs. Original neutral
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
By Ekorness
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
H 32.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Scandinavian Vintage Modern Low Brown leather 3 seat sofa by Montis in Holland
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern Montis Brown leather sofa with a low slung form having a tight back. Beautiful
Category
1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 87 in D 39 in
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Blue Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
well intact. The tight back and clean modern lines give this sofa a sleek silhouette. The six tapered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Carl Malmsten "Lindegård” Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern birch framed sofa designed by Carl Malmsten. This sofa has curved sides and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Leather Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with a raised, tight back and sloping arms, retaining the original tan leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Sofa by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 212.7 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Blue Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in London, England
, with adaptable backs, and a singular armrest. These are attached via cordage which hooks to the metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian three seat sofa with gently curved front and scrolled top. Sofa has 3
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Crescent Shaped Sofa Covered Plush Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine sofa has a tight back and an attached seat cushion. The sides gently curve around the front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Gold and Brown Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sleek tight back sofa with sinuous curves. Silky tiger eye velvet covers a solid maple frame with a
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Late 20th Century Modern Global Upholstery Company Brown 7 Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern Global Upholstery Company brown all upholstered seven-piece sectional sofa
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28.75 in W 24 in D 28 in
Club Sofa with Channel Tufting, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Handsome club-like sofa with horizontal channel tufting on outside back and tight seat and back
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa in Velvet
Located in New York, NY
interlocking construction.
Advanced comfort spring suspension.
Tight seat and back with premium polyurethane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Kettenbach Walnut Sofa Table
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful walnut sofa table with iron yokes and corners. Hand-made by master craftsman Noel
Category
2010s American Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
Three Seat Sofa by Stig Thoresen-Lassen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thiersen. The base is made of mahogany and the body is covered in a beige wool. The sofa has a tight seat
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Grey Velvet Tufted Shelter Style Sofas, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
These lovely tailored silver grey shelter sofas feature a tight arm, tight back and tailored seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Late 20th Century Modern Modular Sectional Sofa 5 Pieces with Chaise Gray Tweed
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Late 20th Century Modern modular sectional sofa 5 pieces with chaise and gray tweed like
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 34 in D 65 in
Vintage Ole Wanscher Sofa made by Master Craftspersons
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sofa with tight seat and back, of blue shantung upholstery and mahogany legs. Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Rare Jacob Kjaer Sofa with 8 Tapered Legs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Jacob Kjaer sofa with 8 legs, tight seat and back restored in a luxurious pale rose
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Alpaca
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet
Located in New York, NY
frame with interlocking construction.
Advanced comfort spring suspension.
Tight seat and back with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/03 3-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Orla Sofa by Cappellini, Upholstered in Schumacher's Orley Jacquard Fabric
Located in New York, NY
rounded silhouette and swirling, floral upholstery fabric, this tight-back, 2-seat sofa makes a fabulously
Category
20th Century French Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Beautiful Sensuous Curved Kidney Shaped Opera Sofa by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
house gallery seating. It features a tight back and a loose, comfortable bench cushion. Recently
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Knoll # 2577BC Steel Base Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare tufted horizonal upholstered sofa in an oatmeal tight woven fabric with floating back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Carl Malmsten "Berlin" Three-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The body has a large profile with an enveloping back with tight upholstery that highlights the gently
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"EJ315" Two-Seater Sofa by Erik Ole Jørgensen, Denmark 1970s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
seat and back are constructed with a tightly padded shell with perfectly proportioned cushions that
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Floating Curved Sofa/w Printed Velvet and Burlap Welting
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
maple. It has a tight seat and back cushion design. Seat cushion is made with a feather wrapped cushion
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Burlap, Velvet, Foam, Maple
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
lines with rounded out edges. The low back and deep seat give the sofa a modern and elegant look. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 91.34 in D 32.88 in
Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
arms and tight back. They are upholstered in a cream and champagne silk and cotton damask with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
1980s Italian Modular Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Fully upholstered modular seating system with slab sides, tight seats, and ‘saddle bag’ style back
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Sede Sectional Sofa Model ‘DS-15’ in Patinated Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
or as single seatings. The design is simplistic yet highly comfortable. The tight back shows a nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Mid-Century Modern Sectional with Chaise and Walnut Frame
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
About This Piece
This customizable sectional sofa features a modern solid walnut frame with two
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Walnut, Down
Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern L sectional with inside curve and button pillows. Recessed platform base. Tight seat and
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers
Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
capsule condition. A tuxedo love seat sofa simply means that the arms are the same height as the back
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 61.5 in D 34.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee Lounge, Two Seats Sofa
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Secaucus, NJ
frame: reinforced hardwood and plywood
Tight seat and back of Poly Dacron over resilient sheet webbing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee 2 Seats Sofa, 2 Available
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Secaucus, NJ
.
Upholstery frame: reinforced hardwood and plywood
Tight seat and back of Poly Dacron over resilient sheet
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 54 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Taylor Chair co., Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
Kennedy, Jackie on Sofa, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
other end of the sofa. She wears a white semi-tight dress with an elaborate neck and elbow length
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Color Photography
Materials
Giclée
Kennedy, Jackie on Sofa, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
other end of the sofa. She wears a white semi-tight dress with an elaborate neck and elbow length
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Color Photography
Materials
Giclée
Kennedy, Jackie on Sofa, 1961
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
other end of the sofa. She wears a white semi-tight dress with an elaborate neck and elbow length
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Color Photography
Materials
Giclée
Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
comes with plenty of practical function. Remove the back bolsters to transform the sofa into a cozy and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 112 in D 33.88 in
20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
, circa 1930s, having a tight back, scrolled arms with nailhead trim, and two loose seat cushions. Raised
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather
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Modern Tight Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern tight back sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, animal skin and leather, every modern tight back sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a modern tight back sofa, we have 100 options in-stock, while there are 31 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the modern tight back sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern tight back sofa, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern tight back sofa over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Jhon Ortiz and The Tailored Home are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Modern Tight Back Sofa?
Prices for a modern tight back sofa start at $209 and top out at $42,025 with the average selling for $5,147.
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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